On 18/05/16 18:11, Nightjar cpb wrote:
On 18/05/2016 16:24, whisky-dave wrote:
On Wednesday, 18 May 2016 14:50:25 UTC+1, wrote:
On 18/05/2016 12:10, Rod Speed wrote:


The problem is that as soon as you ensure that no one is below that
particular poverty line, the 60% of the median income shifts and so
there are plenty below the new poverty line. Basic arithmetic.

You appear to be confusing median with average.



I think you're being a bit mean. :-)

g


A log normal distribution means the majority of people are below average
intelligence...


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